1988 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 18 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 256 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | Civic |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
