1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1986 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1986 Fiat Ritmo and 1986 Peugeot 309 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 309. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 50 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 309. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 309. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Ritmo | 1986 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Ritmo | 309 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
