1986 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1986 Honda Legend. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Legend weights approximately 8 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Legend. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Legend | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
