1985 Fiat Uno vs. 1985 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1985 Fiat Uno and 1985 Peugeot 309 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 309 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 309 (63 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 309 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1985 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1985 Peugeot 309 (109 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Uno. (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 309 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Uno | 1985 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Uno | 309 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 73.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2480 mm |
