1988 Honda Legend vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 12 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), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2000 Panoz Esperante 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 2000 Panoz Esperante. 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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2000 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2000 Panoz Esperante 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 | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | Legend | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
