1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1977 Nissan Sunny

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 Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 450 kg more than 1977 Nissan Sunny.

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. 1977 Nissan Sunny 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 Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Dodge Conquest 1977 Nissan Sunny
Make Dodge Nissan
Model Conquest Sunny
Year Released 1985 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2555 cc 1171 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 143 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 830 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2350 mm