1994 Plymouth Acclaim vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2005 Toyota Prius is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Acclaim (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Prius weights approximately 46 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Acclaim.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Acclaim (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Acclaim | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Acclaim | Prius |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
