1995 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 510 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 1995 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Plymouth Prowler | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Prowler | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3517 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 51 L |
