1988 Dodge Colt vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, both 1988 Dodge Colt and 1988 Honda Legend were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1988 Dodge Colt. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1988 Dodge Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 268 kg more than 1988 Dodge Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Dodge Colt. (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Dodge Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Colt | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Colt | Legend |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
