1993 Plymouth Prowler vs. 2009 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 16 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Prowler. 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Prowler | 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Aston Martin |
| Model | Prowler | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3516 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 78 L |
