1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 Dodge Conquest
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 300 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1985 Dodge Conquest has manual transmission. 1985 Dodge Conquest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick LeSabre | 1985 Dodge Conquest | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | LeSabre | Conquest |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |