2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 27 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (353 HP) has 286 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Silverado | Ballade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5860 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2330 mm |
