1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 19 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 2,616 cc, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest. 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 2004 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Conquest | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
