1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 630 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Conquest | 904 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |
