1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1991 Honda Legend
To start off, 1991 Honda Legend is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 120 kg more than 1991 Honda Legend.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1991 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Caprice | Legend |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
