1995 Nissan Sunny vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1995 Nissan Sunny is newer by 15 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Sunny (104 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 185 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.
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, 1995 Nissan Sunny (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade. 1980 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Sunny 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:
| 1995 Nissan Sunny | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Sunny | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2330 mm |
