1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1998 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 320 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. 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, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125. 1998 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1998 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | 125 | Prowler |
Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |