1988 Honda Legend vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 485 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. 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 (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
