1996 Honda Ballade vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1996 Honda Ballade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Honda Ballade. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Calibra weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Ballade. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Ballade | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Ballade | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
