1994 Plymouth Prowler vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 17 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sportage weights approximately 218 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.
Because 1994 Plymouth Prowler is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Plymouth Prowler. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Prowler | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Plymouth | Kia |
| Model | Prowler | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
