1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 465 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Conquest | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
