1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2005 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2005 Kia Pregio is newer by 20 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pregio. (81 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Pregio weights approximately 402 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 2005 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Conquest | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
