1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 745 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Cadillac Sixty 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 1961 Cadillac Sixty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, 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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Sixty | Legend |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2720 mm |
