1987 Chrysler Conquest vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 26 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 11 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chrysler Conquest should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 107 kg more than 1987 Chrysler Conquest.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Chrysler Conquest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Chrysler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Chrysler Conquest | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | Conquest | Sportage |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |