1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 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 64 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 355 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Conquest | 914 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 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 | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
