1988 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 20 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 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
