2009 Audi R8 vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 705 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Audi | De Tomaso |
| Model | R8 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 102 L |
