1996 Honda Ballade vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Honda Ballade. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Ballade weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Ballade | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Ballade | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |