2009 BMW M3 vs. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1996 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 37 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | M3 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
