1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

To start off, both 1985 Dodge Conquest and 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 230 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Dodge Conquest is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Dodge Conquest. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Dodge Conquest 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
Make Dodge Mitsubishi
Model Conquest Space Wagon
Year Released 1985 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2555 cc 1755 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 143 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 138 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1050 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2640 mm