1995 Plymouth Prowler vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 16 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1995 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 741 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Prowler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Prowler. (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Plymouth Prowler | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Plymouth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Prowler | S |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3517 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2021 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |
