1996 Honda Ballade vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 9 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 26 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 241 kg more than 1996 Honda Ballade.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Ballade | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Ballade | Polo |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |