1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1994 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 9 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 40 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, 1994 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1994 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Conquest | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
