1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1996 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 1996 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Esprit | Prowler |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 253 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 345 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2880 mm |