2005 BMW 325 vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 106 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 325 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 102 L |
