1983 Buick Electra vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 406 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Electra | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 46 L |
