2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Prowler. (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Corvette | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3517 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 46 L |
