1995 Plymouth Prowler vs. 2007 Seat Leon

To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 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 1995 Plymouth Prowler. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon, 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, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Plymouth Prowler 2007 Seat Leon
Make Plymouth Seat
Model Prowler Leon
Year Released 1995 2007
Body Type Roadster Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3517 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 253 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.9:1 11.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1260 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 55 L


 

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