1982 Honda Ballade vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1982 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 770 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 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Ballade. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Ballade. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1982 Honda Ballade has manual transmission. 1982 Honda Ballade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Ballade | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Ballade | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2560 mm |
