1988 Honda Legend vs. 1987 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 328 kg more than 1987 Toyota Carina. 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 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Carina. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1987 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
