1987 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 18 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1987 Honda Legend. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Lotus Exige 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 2005 Lotus Exige. 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend. 1987 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige 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 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Legend | Exige |
Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |