1988 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Chrysler Conquest
To start off, both 1988 BMW 525 and 1988 Chrysler Conquest were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Chrysler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chrysler Conquest (185 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chrysler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1988 Chrysler Conquest.
Because 1988 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Chrysler Conquest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Chrysler Conquest (318 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Chrysler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1988 Chrysler Conquest | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 525 | Conquest |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
