1988 Honda Legend vs. 1994 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1994 TVR Griffith 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 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 360 kg more than 1994 TVR Griffith.
Because 1994 TVR Griffith 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 1994 TVR Griffith. 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, 1994 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1994 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | Legend | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |
