1987 Honda Legend vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 80 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. 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, 1987 Honda Legend (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture. 1987 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Venture will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Venture |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
