1988 Honda Legend vs. 1996 Xedos 6
To start off, 1996 Xedos 6 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 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 69 more horse power than 1996 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1996 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 258 kg more than 1996 Xedos 6. 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 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1996 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Xedos |
| Model | Legend | 6 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
