2001 AC Aceca vs. 1997 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 4 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1997 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 230 kg more than 1997 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, 2001 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Plymouth Prowler. 1997 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 2001 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2001 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 1997 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | AC | Plymouth |
| Model | Aceca | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 46 L |
