1993 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 190 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 @ 3950 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Plymouth Prowler | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Plymouth | Pontiac |
Model | Prowler | Firebird |
Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3516 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |