1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 250 kg more 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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Conquest | NP300 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2960 mm |