1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 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 @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1993 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 109 kg more than 1993 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lotus Esprit. 1994 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1993 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1993 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:
1993 Lotus Esprit | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Esprit | Prowler |
Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 46 L |