1988 Honda Legend vs. 1998 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 10 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Jensen SV-8.
Because 1998 Jensen SV-8 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 1998 Jensen SV-8. 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, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1998 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Legend | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.9 mm |
| 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
