2009 Kia Sportage vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage 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 79 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 799 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Prowler.
Because 1994 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 1994 Plymouth Prowler. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage, 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Sportage | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 46 L |
