1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest. 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, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1985 Dodge Conquest has manual transmission. 1985 Dodge Conquest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Dodge | Monteverdi |
| Model | Conquest | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3190 mm |
