1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, both 1985 Dodge Conquest and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 9 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 200 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Conquest | 230 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
