Compare Mazda MX-5 NB vs Chrysler Prowler

Variants
1.6 110
1.6 125
1.8 140
1.8 146
1.8 146 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
145 L / 5.1 cu-ft
50 L / 1.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
46.0 L / 12.2 gal
Passengers
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
225/45 R17, 295/40 R20
Turning Circle
9.7 m / 31.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1295 mm / 51.0 in
Size | Length
3975 mm / 156.5 in
4200 mm / 165.4 in
Size | Width
1680 mm / 66.1 in
1945 mm / 76.6 in
Track Width | Front
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1430.0 mm / 56.3 in
1615.0 mm / 63.6 in
Weight
1290.0 kg / 2844.0 lbs
Wheelbase
2265 mm / 89.2 in
2880 mm / 113.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
6.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
6.5 sec
Fuel Economy
13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
BP-Z3
Engine | Bore
96.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.9:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 214.7 cu-in / 3518.0 cc
Engine | Power
257.0 hp / 191.6 kW @ 6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
73.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
346 Nm / 255.2 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
4-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
1997 ~ 2002

Reviews

Neofiliac score
82%
80%
Pros
  • Very light
  • Great handling
  • Small turning circle
  • Highly affordable
  • Sweet manual transmission
  • Unique retro styling
  • Well balanced
  • Good handling
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Very little cargo space
  • Very little cargo space
  • Not a real performance machine

Price

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