1996 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, both 1996 Mercedes-Benz C and 1996 Plymouth Prowler were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz C. (151 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 81 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz C. 1996 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1996 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 1996 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz C | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
| Model | C | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 46 L |
