1985 GMC Jimmy vs. 1985 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1985 GMC Jimmy 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 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 GMC Jimmy (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 309. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 976 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 1985 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Peugeot 309. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Jimmy (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 309. (109 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 309. 1985 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1985 Peugeot 309 has manual transmission. 1985 Peugeot 309 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 GMC Jimmy | 1985 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | GMC | Peugeot |
| Model | Jimmy | 309 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4298 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2480 mm |
