2005 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2010 Holden Calais

To start off, 2010 Holden Calais is newer by 5 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Holden Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Holden Calais. (344 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2010 Holden Calais.

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, 2010 Holden Calais (530 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. (451 Nm). This means 2010 Holden Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. 2010 Holden Calais has automatic transmission and 2005 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 2005 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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