1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 15 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, 2000 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 272 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Conquest | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |
