1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Publica 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 80 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 525 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Conquest | Publica |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
