1994 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica 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 138 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 119 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica. 1994 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Celica 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.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Plymouth Prowler | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Prowler | Celica |
Year Released | 1994 | 1983 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |