1988 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, 2007 Proton Gen 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 2007 Proton Gen | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Legend | Gen |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |