2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 1995 Plymouth Prowler

To start off, 2008 Honda Odyssey is newer by 13 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 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 74 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Prowler.

Because 1995 Plymouth Prowler is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Plymouth Prowler. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Odyssey.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Odyssey 1995 Plymouth Prowler
Make Honda Plymouth
Model Odyssey Prowler
Year Released 2008 1995
Body Type Minivan Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 3517 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 241 HP 253 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 328 Nm 346 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 3950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1354 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 46 L


 

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