1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 377 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Conquest | 917 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
