1987 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute is newer by 19 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 25 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 610 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mazda Tribute 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, 2006 Mazda Tribute 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 (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute. 1987 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda Tribute 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.
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1987 Honda Legend | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Legend | Tribute |
Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2262 cc |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |