2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 31 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP) has 253 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1866 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.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Suburban | Ballade |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2330 mm |
