2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1999 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1999 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 1999 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Alpina | Plymouth |
| Model | B3 | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 46 L |
