1988 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Honda Legend
To start off, 1988 Buick Electra is newer by 1 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 245 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend. 1988 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1987 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1987 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Buick Electra | 1987 Honda Legend | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Legend |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2770 mm |