1988 Honda Legend vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 6 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 650 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | Today |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
