1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1987 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1987 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Dodge Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Dodge Conquest would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 65 kg more than 1987 Holden Commodore.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1987 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Dodge | Holden |
Model | Conquest | Commodore |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |