1975 Toyota Crown vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1980 Honda Ballade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (74 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 631 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Because 1975 Toyota Crown 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 1975 Toyota Crown. 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, 1975 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Toyota Crown | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Crown | Ballade |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 142 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2330 mm |