2001 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic 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. 2000 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 474 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic, 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 466 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2000 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2000 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2000 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Civic | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
