1980 Honda Ballade vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 28 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (101 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 641 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Ballade | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ballade | Touran |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2680 mm |
