1988 Honda Legend vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 110 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Legend | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
