1985 Peugeot 309 vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 309 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 309. (54 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 65 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 1958 Riley One-Point-Five 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 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 309. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Peugeot 309 | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Peugeot | Riley |
| Model | 309 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2190 mm |
