1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Toyota MR2. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 215 kg more than 2004 Toyota MR2. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Conquest | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 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 | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
