1986 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 22 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1986 Honda Legend. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1212 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 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Legend. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Legend | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Legend | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 88 L |