1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1985 Dodge Conquest

To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 and 1985 Dodge Conquest were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.

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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Alfa Romeo 90 1985 Dodge Conquest
Make Alfa Romeo Dodge
Model 90 Conquest
Year Released 1985 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2492 cc 2555 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 211 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 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 1170 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2450 mm


 

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