1993 Peugeot 309 vs. 1993 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 1993 Peugeot 309 and 1993 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 306 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 309. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Peugeot 306 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 309. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 309.
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1993 Peugeot 309 | 1993 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
Model | 309 | 306 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2590 mm |