1985 Peugeot 309 vs. 1984 Plymouth Turismo
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 309 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Plymouth Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Plymouth Turismo would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Plymouth Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 309 (63 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Plymouth Turismo. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 1984 Plymouth Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Plymouth Turismo weights approximately 192 kg more than 1985 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, 1984 Plymouth Turismo (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 309. (109 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Plymouth Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Peugeot 309 | 1984 Plymouth Turismo | |
| Make | Peugeot | Plymouth |
| Model | 309 | Turismo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
