1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1997 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1999 GMC Suburban. (250 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 675 kg more than 1997 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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 1997 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | GMC | Plymouth |
| Model | Suburban | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7400 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 253 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2880 mm |
