1987 Honda Legend vs. 2002 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2002 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 15 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 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (336 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1987 Honda Legend. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 825 kg more than 1987 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2002 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 2002 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Legend | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
