1995 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 210 kg more than 2001 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lada Niva 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, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Pantera | 2001 Lada Niva | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lada |
| Model | Pantera | Niva |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
