1988 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima 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 3,506 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 343 kg more than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
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, 2008 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Legend | Maxima |
Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |