1988 Honda Legend vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1989 Toyota Lexcen 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 1989 Toyota Lexcen 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 Toyota Lexcen. 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 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Legend | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |