1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 8 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 2 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 130 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Tipo | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2330 mm |
