1986 Lotus Esprit vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (405 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. 1994 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1986 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1986 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lotus Esprit | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Esprit | Prowler |
Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
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 | 215 HP | 253 HP |
Torque | 405 Nm | 345 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
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 | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2880 mm |