1988 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 254 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 Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tacoma (382 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3240 mm |
