1984 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 623 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
