1988 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2008 Nissan Versa 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2008 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Versa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
