1988 Honda Legend vs. 1996 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 605 is newer by 8 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 605. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 605. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 605. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1996 Peugeot 605 has manual transmission. 1996 Peugeot 605 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 | 1996 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Legend | 605 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
