2008 BMW 530 vs. 1985 Dodge Conquest
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 23 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 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 328 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest. 2008 BMW 530 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. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1985 Dodge Conquest | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 530 | Conquest |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2555 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |