2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 1998 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. Both 2006 Chrysler 300 and 1998 Plymouth Prowler are equipped with a 3,518 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (246 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 1998 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Chrysler | Plymouth |
| Model | 300 | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 46 L |
