1988 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (228 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 96 L |
