2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1981 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1981 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1923 kg more than 1981 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Honda Ballade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Ballade. 1981 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1981 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Defender | Ballade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1334 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |
