1988 Honda Legend vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Piranha 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Piranha weights approximately 122 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend. 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 (228 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Legend | Piranha |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
