1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan 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 27 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (116 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 430 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Conquest | Elan |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |