1954 Buick 40 vs. 1985 Dodge Conquest
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1985 Dodge Conquest | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | 40 | Conquest |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1280 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |
