2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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 96 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 172 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Lumina | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 102 L |
