2008 BMW 730 vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2008 BMW 730 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1996 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 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 730 | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 730 | Prowler |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 46 L |