1996 Plymouth Prowler vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 213 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Prowler | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Prowler | Forester |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |
