1988 Honda Legend vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 1993 Nissan Laurel 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 1993 Nissan Laurel. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Legend | Laurel |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
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 | 1300 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |