1985 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 309 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 309 (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Accord weights approximately 198 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 309.
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 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 309. (161 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Accord | 1987 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 309 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
