1987 Honda Legend vs. 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1987 Honda Legend is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo (183 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Honda Legend. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 235 kg more than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo.
Because 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo 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 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Legend | 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Legend | Bi Turbo |
Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |