1998 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Plymouth Prowler (610 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (280 Nm). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 320 | Prowler |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |