1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett 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 303 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 598 kg more than 1973 Opel Kadett. 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, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Pantera | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 43 L |
