1989 Buick Estate vs. 1984 Dodge Conquest

To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Dodge Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Dodge Conquest would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 605 kg more than 1984 Dodge Conquest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Dodge Conquest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge Conquest.

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