1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1993 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 6 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 33 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (220 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 210 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) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (312 Nm). This means 1993 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1993 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
| Model | CLK | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3516 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2880 mm |
