1988 Honda Legend vs. 1992 Rover 800
To start off, 1992 Rover 800 is newer by 4 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), 1992 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1992 Rover 800. (167 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 800 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
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 (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 800. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1992 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Legend | 800 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
