1996 Honda Ballade vs. 1994 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1996 Honda Ballade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Peugeot 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Peugeot 106 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Peugeot 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Peugeot 106 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Honda Ballade. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Peugeot 106 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Ballade weights approximately 190 kg more than 1994 Peugeot 106.
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, 1994 Peugeot 106 (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Ballade. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Peugeot 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Ballade | 1994 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Ballade | 106 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
