2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (74 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Ballade weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Honda Ballade (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Charade | Ballade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2330 mm |
