2005 BMW 316 vs. 2005 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, both 2005 BMW 316 and 2005 De Tomaso Pantera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera (451 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 316 | 2005 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 316 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
