1988 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1131 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 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Legend | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
