1986 Honda Legend vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1986 Honda Legend. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Legend weights approximately 60 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Legend. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Legend | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | Legend |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
