1981 Honda Ballade vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 865 kg more than 1981 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Honda Ballade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (188 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Ballade | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ballade | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2320 mm |
