1974 Renault 12 vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1980 Honda Ballade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 12 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 14 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault 12 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12. 1980 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1974 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1974 Renault 12 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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Renault 12 | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | 12 | Ballade |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 96 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |