1986 Dodge Conquest vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Dodge Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Dodge Conquest would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1986 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1986 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 857 kg more than 1986 Dodge Conquest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Dodge Conquest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Dodge Conquest | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Conquest | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2893 mm |
