1987 Buick Electra vs. 1997 Honda Legend
To start off, 1997 Honda Legend is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 190 kg more than 1987 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 1997 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Legend |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2920 mm |
