1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 26 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1310 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.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Dodge Conquest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1985 Dodge Conquest has manual transmission. 1985 Dodge Conquest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Conquest | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2743 mm |
