1980 Honda Ballade vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 32 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), 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP) has 554 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 1455 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 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Ballade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports 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. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Ballade | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Honda | Bentley |
| Model | Ballade | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| 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 | 621 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2746 mm |
