1988 Honda Legend vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2000 Toyota Solara 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (187 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 310 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
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, 2000 Toyota Solara (283 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Solara 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 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Solara 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 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Solara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
