1982 Honda Ballade vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Sentra is newer by 25 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Sentra (140 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1982 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 2007 Nissan Sentra (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Ballade. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Ballade | 2007 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Ballade | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2770 mm |
