1987 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1987 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1987 Peugeot 309 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 309. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 309. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 309. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1987 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | 33 | 309 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 977 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
