1987 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1288 kg more than 1987 Honda Legend.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend. 1987 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Legend | Defender |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
