1996 Honda Ballade vs. 1984 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1996 Honda Ballade is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 330 kg more than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Because 1984 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Ballade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Toyota Blizzard (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Ballade. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Ballade | 1984 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ballade | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
