2000 Honda Life vs. 1986 Peugeot 309
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 309. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 309 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 309 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 309 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 309 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Peugeot 309. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1986 Peugeot 309 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 309 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1986 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 309 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 870 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 |
