2009 BMW 116 vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler

To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 15 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 241 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116. 1994 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 116 1994 Plymouth Prowler
Make BMW Plymouth
Model 116 Prowler
Year Released 2009 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 3518 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 253 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 345 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72 mm 81 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1284 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 46 L