1988 Honda Legend vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 13 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, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 253 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer. (177 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Legend | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
