2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1999 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1293 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Silverado | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 46 L |
