1987 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 20 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 30 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 44 kg more than 1987 Honda Legend.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 1987 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Legend | Passat |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |