1988 Honda Legend vs. 1990 Buick Century

To start off, 1990 Buick Century is newer by 2 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1990 Buick Century. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Century.

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 (232 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Century. (183 Nm). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Century. 1990 Buick Century 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. 1990 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Honda Legend 1990 Buick Century
Make Honda Buick
Model Legend Century
Year Released 1988 1990
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2675 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 175 HP 109 HP
Torque 232 Nm 183 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4803 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1763 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1364 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2662 mm