1986 Dodge Conquest vs. 1986 Dodge Charger
To start off, both 1986 Dodge Conquest and 1986 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1986 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1986 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 230 kg more than 1986 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1986 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Dodge Conquest | 1986 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Conquest | Charger |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
