1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1983 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1983 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 615 kg more than 1983 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Honda Ballade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Ballade. 1983 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1983 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Freelander | Ballade |
Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2330 mm |