1982 Honda Ballade vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1982 Honda Ballade is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (89 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1982 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 275 kg more than 1982 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Ballade. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Ballade | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Ballade | Luce |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |
