1988 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic 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 Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Legend | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
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 |