1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 Dodge Conquest

To start off, both 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 445 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 Chevrolet Caprice (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1985 Dodge Conquest has manual transmission. 1985 Dodge Conquest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 1985 Dodge Conquest
Make Chevrolet Dodge
Model Caprice Conquest
Year Released 1985 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 2555 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 140 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2450 mm


 

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