1987 Chrysler Conquest vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1987 Chrysler Conquest and 1987 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chrysler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chrysler Conquest (185 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 405. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chrysler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chrysler Conquest weights approximately 263 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 405. 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, 1987 Chrysler Conquest (318 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 405. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Chrysler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chrysler Conquest | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Peugeot |
| Model | Conquest | 405 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
