1988 Honda Legend vs. 1995 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1995 Opel Calibra 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1995 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Calibra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1995 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Legend | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
