1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 6 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, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 80 kg more than 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Conquest | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 233 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 | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2480 mm |
