1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1985 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1985 Jaguar XJS 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 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 309. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 760 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 Jaguar XJS 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 1985 Jaguar XJS. 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 309. (115 Nm). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 1985 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | XJS | 309 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2480 mm |
