1950 Buick 40 vs. 1985 Dodge Conquest
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1985 Dodge Conquest | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | 40 | Conquest |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2450 mm |
