1988 Honda Legend vs. 1970 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Gloria would be higher. 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 85 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Gloria. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 125 kg more than 1970 Nissan Gloria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1970 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
