1982 Honda Ballade vs. 1995 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1995 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1982 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 375 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 1995 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Honda Ballade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen 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, 1995 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Ballade. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Ballade | 1995 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Ballade | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2440 mm |
