1994 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1985 Holden Barina
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Barina 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 194 more horse power than 1985 Holden Barina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 659 kg more than 1985 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Plymouth Prowler is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Plymouth Prowler. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Holden Barina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Barina. (85 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Prowler | 1985 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Plymouth | Holden |
| Model | Prowler | Barina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2250 mm |
