2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1438 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Prowler.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Plymouth Prowler. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Prowler. (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
| Model | Discovery | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2718 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 46 L |
