1983 Honda Ballade vs. 1985 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Ballade (67 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Hyundai Pony weights approximately 105 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Honda Ballade (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (96 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Ballade | 1985 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Ballade | Pony |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2390 mm |
