1987 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 24 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1987 Honda Legend. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 580 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 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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, 2011 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Legend | 2011 Audi A8 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Legend | A8 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2992 mm |