1980 Honda Ballade vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, both 1980 Honda Ballade and 1980 Porsche 924 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP) has 107 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 924 weights approximately 393 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.
Because 1980 Porsche 924 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 1980 Porsche 924. 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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Ballade | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Ballade | 924 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 174 HP |
Torque | 108 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2410 mm |