1988 Chrysler Conquest vs. 1997 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1997 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chrysler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chrysler Conquest would be higher. 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 108 more horse power than 1997 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chrysler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1997 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chrysler Conquest weights approximately 335 kg more than 1997 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chrysler Conquest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1988 Chrysler Conquest (318 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Suzuki Vitara. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Chrysler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chrysler Conquest | 1997 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Chrysler | Suzuki |
| Model | Conquest | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |
