1989 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 250 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 De Tomaso Pantera | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Pantera | Omega |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| 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 | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
