1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 1987 Honda Legend

To start off, both 1987 Avanti Avanti and 1987 Honda Legend were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1987 Honda Legend. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 370 kg more than 1987 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 Avanti Avanti 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 1987 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend. 1987 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1987 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1987 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Avanti Avanti 1987 Honda Legend
Make Avanti Honda
Model Avanti Legend
Year Released 1987 1987
Engine Size 5002 cc 2493 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 202 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 222 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3400 mm 2770 mm


 

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