2008 BMW 540 vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 451 kg more than 1994 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 540 | Prowler |
Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3518 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 253 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 46 L |