1980 Honda Ballade vs. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando (128 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 879 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 Chevrolet Orlando 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 Chevrolet Orlando 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 Chevrolet Orlando (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando 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 Chevrolet Orlando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Ballade | 2012 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ballade | Orlando |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2760 mm |
