1987 Chrysler Conquest vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chrysler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chrysler Conquest would be higher. 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 64 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chrysler Conquest should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 792 kg more than 1987 Chrysler Conquest.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Chrysler Conquest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 1987 Chrysler Conquest (318 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1987 Chrysler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chrysler Conquest | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Conquest | Defender |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3230 mm |
