1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux

To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 21 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 9 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 75 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Dodge Conquest 2006 Toyota Hilux
Make Dodge Toyota
Model Conquest Hilux
Year Released 1985 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2555 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 143 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 182 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 3090 mm


 

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