1965 Autobianchi Stellina vs. 1980 Honda Ballade

To start off, 1980 Honda Ballade is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Autobianchi Stellina would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (74 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. (27 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Ballade weights approximately 155 kg more than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 Autobianchi Stellina 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 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. 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 (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. 1980 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1965 Autobianchi Stellina has manual transmission. 1965 Autobianchi Stellina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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