1986 Honda Legend vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 1989 Porsche 928 is newer by 3 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1986 Honda Legend. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1986 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Porsche 928 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 1989 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Legend. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Legend | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Legend | 928 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
