1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 12 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (169 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pantera | CLK |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
