1995 Acura NSX vs. 1999 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1999 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 55 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1999 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX. 1999 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1999 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Acura | Plymouth |
| Model | NSX | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
