2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP) has 221 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1279 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Silverado | Ballade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2330 mm |
