1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 206 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Conquest | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3240 mm |