1996 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 267 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 486 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Prowler | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Prowler | 917 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 798 kg |
