2008 Alpina B3 vs. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2008 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B3 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B3 | 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Alpina | De Tomaso |
| Model | B3 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 102 L |
