1985 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 5 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (74 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 105 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Honda Ballade (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. (103 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. 1980 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1985 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 1985 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mitsubishi Colt | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
Model | Colt | Ballade |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 103 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2330 mm |