1987 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 23 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1987 Honda Legend. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 683 kg more than 1987 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Xterra 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2013 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
