1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1985 Dodge Conquest and 1985 Opel Kadett 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 84 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 290 kg more than 1985 Opel Kadett. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett. 1985 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1985 Dodge Conquest has manual transmission. 1985 Dodge Conquest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Conquest | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
