1988 Honda Legend vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Korando 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 565 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 2004 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Korando. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2004 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2004 SsangYong Korando 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.
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1988 Honda Legend | 2004 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Legend | Korando |
Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |