1980 Honda Ballade vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 33 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP) has 222 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 918 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 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Ballade | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Ballade | S60 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2776 mm |
