1988 Honda Legend vs. 1989 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1989 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Infiniti Q45 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 1989 Infiniti Q45. 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, 1989 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (228 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1989 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Legend | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
