1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 4 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 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 350 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Conquest | XJS |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2600 mm |
