1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 3 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 90 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Dodge Conquest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Dodge | Lada |
| Model | Conquest | Niva |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2070 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |
