1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 14 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), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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 180 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Dodge | Italdesign |
| Model | Conquest | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
| 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 | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
