1982 Honda Ballade vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 29 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Navara (172 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1982 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1247 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 2011 Nissan Navara 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, 2011 Nissan Navara 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, 2011 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Ballade. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Ballade | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Ballade | Navara |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3210 mm |
