1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 9 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 278 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Dodge | Italdesign |
| Model | Conquest | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
