1994 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 49 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2. 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2. 1994 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Prowler | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Prowler | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
