2006 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Honda Ballade

To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1996 Honda Ballade. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 900 kg more than 1996 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Ballade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Ballade. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Ballade.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 1996 Honda Ballade
Make Honda Honda
Model Accord Ballade
Year Released 2006 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 1491 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 131 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.2:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 52 L