1986 Peugeot 309 vs. 1986 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1986 Peugeot 309 and 1986 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 309 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 309 (115 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1986 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 1986 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 96 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Peugeot 309 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Volkswagen Passat. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 309 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Peugeot 309 | 1986 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 309 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |
