1963 Vauxhall Victor vs. 1981 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1981 Honda Ballade is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Ballade (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 155 kg more than 1981 Honda Ballade.
Because 1963 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Ballade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Ballade. 1981 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1963 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1963 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Vauxhall Victor | 1981 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Honda |
| Model | Victor | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1334 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
