1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

To start off, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 5 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1100 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, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Dodge Conquest 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Make Dodge Rolls-Royce
Model Conquest Silver Spirit
Year Released 1985 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2555 cc 6748 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 143 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3900 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 402 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 2380 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 5280 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 3070 mm


 

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