1972 BMW Touring vs. 1982 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1982 Honda Ballade is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1982 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 245 kg more than 1982 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Ballade. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1982 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2330 mm |
