2005 Honda Insight vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight 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 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Insight weights approximately 54 kg more than 1980 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, 2005 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Insight | Ballade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |
