1988 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (228 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan 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 Titan | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Titan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
