2008 BMW 525 vs. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera

To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 260 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1986 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2008 BMW 525 1986 De Tomaso Pantera
Make BMW De Tomaso
Model 525 Pantera
Year Released 2008 1986
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2494 cc 5761 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 350 HP
Torque 245 Nm 460 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.1 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 88.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1110 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 102 L