2002 Pontiac Vibe vs. 1983 Honda Ballade

To start off, 2002 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 19 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Vibe (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1983 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 562 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.

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, 2002 Pontiac Vibe (175 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm). This means 2002 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Ballade. 1983 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 2002 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2002 Pontiac Vibe 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.

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