1987 Honda Legend vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Legend 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 124 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 620 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today 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, 1987 Honda Legend (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today 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. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Legend | 1994 Honda Today | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Legend | Today |
Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |