1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 17 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 4,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 357 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest. 2002 Toyota Tundra 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. 2002 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Conquest | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3270 mm |
