1996 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1993 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,516 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 200 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. 1993 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1996 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Mercedes-Benz E | 1993 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
Model | E | Prowler |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3516 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 46 L |