1997 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 400 kg more than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. 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, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Plymouth Prowler | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | Prowler | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 39 L |
