1980 Honda Ballade vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1980 Honda Ballade and 1980 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (83 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Ballade | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Ballade | 929 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2520 mm |
