1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2000 Toyota Caserta

To start off, 2000 Toyota Caserta 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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Caserta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 344 kg more than 2000 Toyota Caserta. 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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (140 Nm). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Caserta. 2000 Toyota Caserta has automatic transmission and 1985 Dodge Conquest has manual transmission. 1985 Dodge Conquest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Caserta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Dodge Conquest 2000 Toyota Caserta
Make Dodge Toyota
Model Conquest Caserta
Year Released 1985 2000
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2555 cc 1995 cc
Horse Power 143 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 140 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 936 kg
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2460 mm


 

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