1982 Honda Ballade vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1982 Honda Ballade and 1982 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,839 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S (201 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1982 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 800 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.
Because 1982 Mercedes-Benz S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Honda Ballade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S (315 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Ballade. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Ballade | 1982 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ballade | S |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 3839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2860 mm |
