1996 Honda Ballade vs. 2007 Renault Logan
To start off, 2007 Renault Logan is newer by 11 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Ballade (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Renault Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Logan weights approximately 75 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Ballade | 2007 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Ballade | Logan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
