1987 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, 2009 Kia Forte is newer by 22 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Honda Legend. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 33 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte.
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, 2009 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 2009 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Forte |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
