1988 Honda Legend vs. 2003 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2003 Nissan Xterra is newer by 15 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 280 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 2003 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Xterra will offer significantly more control. 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 (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 2003 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Legend | Xterra |
Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |