1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 27 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ascari |
| Model | Conquest | A10 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2636 mm |
