1996 Honda Ballade vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Honda Ballade is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Ballade (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Ballade weights approximately 240 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Honda Ballade (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Ballade | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ballade | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
