1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 300 kg more than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Dodge | Lancia |
Model | Conquest | Stratos |
Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 226 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 | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |