2007 Fiat Punto vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto 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, 2007 Fiat Punto (79 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Punto weights approximately 120 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Punto | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | Ballade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2330 mm |
