1988 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Sentra 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Sentra. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Legend | Sentra |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 80.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |