2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1981 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1981 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Ballade.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 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 LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 1981 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | LR3 | Ballade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1334 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
