1994 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 466 kg more than 1994 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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Prowler | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Plymouth | Pontiac |
| Model | Prowler | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 76 L |
