1996 Honda Ballade vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Honda Ballade. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 310 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.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Ballade. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Ballade | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Ballade | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
