1981 Honda Ballade vs. 2012 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 31 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 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daihatsu Copen weights approximately 120 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, 1981 Honda Ballade (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Ballade | 2012 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
| Model | Ballade | Copen |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2230 mm |
