1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, both 1988 Fiat Tipo 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 118 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 368 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (98 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Tipo | Legend |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1695 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
