Is .22 Long Rifle faster than .25 ACP?

.22 Long Rifle is faster — up to 1,750 fps versus 900 fps.

Does .22 Long Rifle hit harder than .25 ACP?

.22 Long Rifle carries more muzzle energy (200 vs 90 ft·lb).

Compare / .22 Long Rifle vs .25 ACP

Cartridge comparison

.22 Long Rifle is faster (1,750 vs 900 fps); .22 Long Rifle carries more energy (200 vs 90 ft·lb); .22 Long Rifle recoils less.

Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd

Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd

Is .22 Long Rifle faster than .25 ACP?: .22 Long Rifle is faster — up to 1,750 fps versus 900 fps.
Does .22 Long Rifle hit harder than .25 ACP?: .22 Long Rifle carries more muzzle energy (200 vs 90 ft·lb).