1988 Honda Legend vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 39 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lotus Esprit 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 1995 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Legend | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
