2011 Infiniti FX vs. 1981 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 30 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (316 HP) has 249 more horse power than 1981 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Ballade.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Honda Ballade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti FX | 1981 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Infiniti | Honda |
| Model | FX | Ballade |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 1334 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4865 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2330 mm |
