1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 150 kg more than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Pantera | Senator |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 75 L |
