1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 640 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Because 2011 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari 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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | Tata |
| Model | Conquest | Safari |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
