1983 Buick Electra vs. 1982 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 1 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1982 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 905 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 1983 Buick Electra 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 1983 Buick Electra. 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Ballade. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1982 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2330 mm |
