1988 Honda Legend vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.

Because 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2001 Toyota Condor. 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, 1988 Honda Legend (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Honda Legend 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Honda Toyota
Model Legend Condor
Year Released 1988 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2493 cc 1812 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 171 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1330 kg 1360 kg
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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