1987 Honda Legend vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1987 Honda Legend is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 335 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Toyota Carina 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 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 Honda Legend (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Carina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
