1980 Honda Ballade vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP) has 377 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1850 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 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ballade | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 2636 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2860 mm |
