1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 24 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 204 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 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Conquest | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6800 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
