1988 Honda Legend vs. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 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, 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Legend | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |