1988 Honda Legend vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 11 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 3,125 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 550 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (384 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Legend | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3125 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 384 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
