1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1993 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 3,516 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (173 Nm). This means 1993 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1993 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 has manual transmission. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1993 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
Model | 200 | Prowler |
Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3516 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 345 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 81 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2880 mm |