2002 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 181 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. 1996 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 2002 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Mercedes-Benz C | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
Model | C | Prowler |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 46 L |