1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 10 kg more 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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1985 Dodge Conquest has manual transmission. 1985 Dodge Conquest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Conquest | Laurel |
Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |