1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota MR2 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 60 more horse power than 1984 Toyota MR2. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 320 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Conquest | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
