1980 Honda Ballade vs. 1988 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1988 Nissan Sunny is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 115 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 (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Ballade | 1988 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Ballade | Sunny |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1269 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 70.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2440 mm |