1993 Peugeot 309 vs. 1993 Toyota Starlet
To start off, both 1993 Peugeot 309 and 1993 Toyota Starlet were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 309 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 309 (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Starlet.
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 309 (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 309 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Peugeot 309 | 1993 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 309 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2310 mm |
