1981 Honda Ballade vs. 2006 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2006 Toyota Aygo is newer by 25 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Aygo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Ballade (67 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Aygo weights approximately 105 kg more than 1981 Honda Ballade.
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, 2006 Toyota Aygo (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Aygo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Ballade | 2006 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ballade | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2340 mm |
