1988 Dodge Spirit vs. 1988 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1988 Dodge Spirit and 1988 Peugeot 309 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Spirit (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 309. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 466 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Dodge Spirit (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 309. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Spirit | 1988 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Spirit | 309 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
