1953 Buick 40 vs. 1985 Dodge Conquest
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 385 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Buick 40 | 1985 Dodge Conquest | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | 40 | Conquest |
Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2450 mm |