1993 Plymouth Prowler vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 19 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 515 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Prowler | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Plymouth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Prowler | C |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3516 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 66 L |
