1988 Honda Legend vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1988 Honda Legend and 1988 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
Because 1988 Porsche 944 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Legend | 944 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2390 mm |