1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1980 Honda Ballade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (74 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 440 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Because 1978 Opel Rekord 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 1978 Opel Rekord. 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade. 1980 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord 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:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Rekord | Ballade |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2330 mm |