1980 Honda Ballade vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 14 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 1104 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 1994 Nissan President 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 1994 Nissan President. 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade. 1994 Nissan President 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. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Ballade | 1994 Nissan President | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Ballade | President |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3040 mm |
