2000 Plymouth Prowler vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 515 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Prowler.

Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Plymouth Prowler. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (382 Nm). This means 2000 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Plymouth Prowler 2005 Toyota Tacoma
Make Plymouth Toyota
Model Prowler Tacoma
Year Released 2000 2005
Body Type Roadster Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3507 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 245 HP
Torque 610 Nm 382 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 94.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 95 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.9:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1835 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 3250 mm


 

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