1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 205 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Conquest | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
