1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 288 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Corvette | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 46 L |
