2007 BMW 318 vs. 1997 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 1997 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 1997 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 318 | Prowler |
Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 46 L |