2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 26 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | Ballade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2330 mm |
