2000 Plymouth Prowler vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser

To start off, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 9 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 246 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.

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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (377 Nm). This means 2000 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Plymouth Prowler 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Make Plymouth Toyota
Model Prowler FJ Cruiser
Year Released 2000 2009
Body Type Roadster SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3507 cc 3956 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 239 HP
Torque 610 Nm 377 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.9:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2700 mm


 

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