1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1995 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1995 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
| Model | 300 | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3517 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2880 mm |
