1983 Honda Ballade vs. 1983 Nissan Stanza
To start off, both 1983 Honda Ballade and 1983 Nissan Stanza were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Stanza (81 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1983 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Nissan Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Honda Ballade | 1983 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Ballade | Stanza |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 108 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2480 mm |