1988 Honda Legend vs. 2004 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2004 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 16 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 59 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 205 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 2004 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2004 Nissan Terrano II 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 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2004 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
