1976 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1995 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 170 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-4. 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, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda RX-4 | 1995 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | RX-4 | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3517 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
