1996 Honda Ballade vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, 2011 Fiat 500 is newer by 15 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, 2011 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Honda Ballade. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Ballade weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500.
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, 2011 Fiat 500 (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Ballade. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Ballade | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Ballade | 500 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 35 L |