1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1985 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 309 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 309. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 666 kg more than 1985 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, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 309. (109 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1985 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Peugeot |
| Model | Tickford | 309 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2480 mm |
