1996 Honda Ballade vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1996 Honda Ballade is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Ballade (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Ballade weights approximately 130 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Nissan Violet 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 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1973 Nissan Violet (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Ballade. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Ballade | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Ballade | Violet |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
