2005 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1953 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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2005 De Tomaso Pantera | 1953 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
Model | Pantera | Kapitan |
Year Released | 2005 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |