1968 Audi 100 vs. 1985 Dodge Conquest
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 188 kg more than 1968 Audi 100. 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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1985 Dodge Conquest | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | 100 | Conquest |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |
