2008 Seat Altea vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (101 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 534 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, 2008 Seat Altea (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade. 1980 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Seat | Honda |
Model | Altea | Ballade |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2330 mm |