1988 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Honda Accord

To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 19 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 118 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 (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Honda Legend 2007 Honda Accord
Make Honda Honda
Model Legend Accord
Year Released 1988 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 188 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 241 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 209 km/hour 222 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1418 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 65 L


 

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