1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 230 kg more than 1981 Renault 5.
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 1981 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1981 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Conquest | 5 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
