2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1999 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise 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, 1999 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 530 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. 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, 1999 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 1999 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 1999 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Elise | Prowler |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 46 L |