1998 BMW 320 vs. 1993 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 5 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 83 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 220 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 1993 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 320 | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2169 cc | 3516 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 46 L |
