2007 Daihatsu YRV vs. 1996 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 11 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 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Ballade (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (86 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Ballade weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. 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, 1996 Honda Ballade (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu YRV | 1996 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | YRV | Ballade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |
