1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1986 Talbot Samba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Dodge Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Dodge Conquest would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 540 kg more than 1986 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Dodge | Talbot |
| Model | Conquest | Samba |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
