1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia 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 84 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 494 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Conquest | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
