1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 122 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1994 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | GTV | Prowler |
Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 46 L |