1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1983 Opel Monza
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Monza 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 9 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Monza weights approximately 90 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1983 Opel Monza | |
Make | Dodge | Opel |
Model | Conquest | Monza |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |