1987 Chrysler Conquest vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 25 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Chrysler Conquest. (185 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1987 Chrysler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 465 kg more than 1987 Chrysler Conquest. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1987 Chrysler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chrysler Conquest | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Conquest | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2789 mm |
