1998 Honda Life vs. 1987 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 309. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 309 would be higher. At 1,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 309 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 309 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 309 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Peugeot 309. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 Peugeot 309 (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 309 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 1987 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 309 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
