1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1974 Toyota Century
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Century weights approximately 485 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, 1974 Toyota Century (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1974 Toyota Century | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Conquest | Century |
Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |