2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 28 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1665 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Ballade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Ballade |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2480 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2330 mm |