1985 Peugeot 309 vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, both 1985 Peugeot 309 and 1985 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 309. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 5 weights approximately 102 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 Renault 5 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 Renault 5. 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 Renault 5 (221 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 309. (115 Nm). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Peugeot 309 | 1985 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 309 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
