1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1996 Opel Omega
To start off, 1996 Opel Omega is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1996 Opel Omega. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Omega weights approximately 10 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Omega. (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1996 Opel Omega | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Pantera | Omega |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
