1993 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,516 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (150 Nm). This means 1993 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Prowler | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Rover |
| Model | Prowler | P4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3516 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |
