1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1985 Dodge Conquest
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 185 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1985 Dodge Conquest | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Aspen | Conquest |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
