1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 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 121 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 430 kg more than 1957 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Dodge | Trabant |
| Model | Conquest | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2390 mm |
