1952 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1990 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 309 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 309. (78 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 540 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 309. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 309. (159 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1990 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Peugeot |
| Model | Tickford | 309 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2480 mm |
