1955 Morris Minor vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor 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 218 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 522 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Morris | Plymouth |
| Model | Minor | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 46 L |
