Fisker Karma vs. Plymouth Prowler
$102,000
$44,225
Highlights
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2001 Plymouth Prowler | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$102,000
|
$44,225
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric I4
|
Gas V6
|
| Combined MPGe |
20 - 54
|
Not available
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
17 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Range |
33 mi.
|
Not available
|
| Level 2 Charging |
6 hrs.
|
Not available
|
| Battery Capacity |
20 kWh
|
Not available
|
| Horsepower |
Not available
|
253 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2001 Plymouth Prowler | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
981 @ 0
|
255 @ 3950
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
403 @ 0
|
253 @ 6400
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric I4
|
Gas V6
|
| Displacement |
2.0L/-TBD-
|
3.5L/215
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 21 Hwy
|
17 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
11.0 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2001 Plymouth Prowler | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P255/35R22
|
P225/45HR17
|
| Front Wheel Size |
22 x 8.5 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
22 x 9.5 in
|
20 x 10.0 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P285/35R22
|
P295/40VR20
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Chrome
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Chrome
|
Suspension
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2001 Plymouth Prowler | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Load leveling
|
Coil-over-shock
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
SLA
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Coil-over-shock
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
SLA
|
4-link
|
Steering
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2001 Plymouth Prowler | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
14.5-16.1
|
18
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
41 ft
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
39 ft
|
Measurements
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2001 Plymouth Prowler | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
67 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
43 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
52 in
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
67 in
|
64 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
31 in
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
2
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
5 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
78 in
|
77 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
7 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
52 in
|
51 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
197 in
|
165 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
89 ft³
|
48 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
124 in
|
113 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2001 Plymouth Prowler | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
100 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
5,300 lbs
|
2,838 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
9 gal
|
12 gal
|
Safety
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2001 Plymouth Prowler | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2001 Plymouth Prowler | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2001 Plymouth Prowler | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
500
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
90
|
Brakes
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2001 Plymouth Prowler | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14.6 x 1.3 in
|
11.1 x 1.0 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14.4 x 1.1 in
|
13.0 x 0.8 in
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Power
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
Not Available
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 Fisker Karma or the 2001 Plymouth Prowler?
The 2001 Plymouth Prowler is more reliable than the 2012 Fisker Karma according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2001 Prowler versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2012 Karma.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Fisker Karma or the 2001 Plymouth Prowler?
The 2001 Plymouth Prowler is cheaper than the 2012 Fisker Karma with a $44,225 starting MSRP versus a $102,000 starting MSRP.
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