1956 Austin Princess 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 Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 309. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1314 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.

Because 1956 Austin Princess 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 1956 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 309, 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, 1956 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 309. (115 Nm). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 309.

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