1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1981 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Bluebird 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) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 280 kg more than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1981 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Conquest | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
