1964 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1980 Honda Ballade is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (67 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 104 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Because 1964 Fiat Cabriolet 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 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Honda Ballade (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Cabriolet | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Cabriolet | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2330 mm |
