1980 Honda Ballade vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 9 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 420 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.
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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 1980 Honda Ballade has manual transmission. 1980 Honda Ballade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Ballade | 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Ballade | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2630 mm |