1985 BMW M6 vs. 1985 Dodge Conquest
To start off, both 1985 BMW M6 and 1985 Dodge Conquest were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 225 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, 1985 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M6 | 1985 Dodge Conquest | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M6 | Conquest |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
