1989 Fiat Vivace vs. 1989 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1989 Fiat Vivace and 1989 Peugeot 309 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Fiat Vivace (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 309. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 309 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 Fiat Vivace.
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, 1989 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 309. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Vivace | 1989 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Vivace | 309 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2480 mm |
