2001 Acura TL vs. 2000 Plymouth Prowler

To start off, 2001 Acura TL is newer by 1 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura TL weights approximately 255 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Prowler.

Because 2000 Plymouth Prowler is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Plymouth Prowler. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura TL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura TL. (294 Nm). This means 2000 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura TL.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Acura TL 2000 Plymouth Prowler
Make Acura Plymouth
Model TL Prowler
Year Released 2001 2000
Body Type Sedan Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 3507 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 226 HP 0 HP
Torque 294 Nm 610 Nm
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 81 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.9:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2880 mm