1996 Honda Ballade vs. 1997 Proton 400
To start off, 1997 Proton 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Ballade 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 15 more horse power than 1997 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1997 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Ballade weights approximately 120 kg more than 1997 Proton 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Honda Ballade (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Ballade | 1997 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Ballade | 400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
