2005 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2006 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. 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 267 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 580 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Pantera | 2006 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Kia |
| Model | Pantera | Pregio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
