1993 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 5,584 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 128 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Prowler | 1997 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prowler | W12 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3516 cc | 5584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
