1995 Plymouth Prowler vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 17 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 36 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Prowler. (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Plymouth Prowler | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Prowler | 525 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3517 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
