2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2000 Plymouth Prowler

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2000 Plymouth Prowler (610 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm). This means 2000 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 2000 Plymouth Prowler
Make Chevrolet Plymouth
Model Suburban Prowler
Year Released 2009 2000
Body Type SUV Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 3507 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 0 HP
Torque 454 Nm 610 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 9.9:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5660 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2880 mm


 

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