1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1983 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1983 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 336 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
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 @ 3950 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Avanti Avanti | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Avanti | Plymouth |
| Model | Avanti | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 46 L |
