1980 Honda Ballade vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (129 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 359 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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Ballade | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ballade | Polo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1174 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2470 mm |
