1980 Honda Ballade vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 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 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Ballade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Ballade | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Ballade | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2800 mm |