1988 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Rover 75

To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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 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 30 more horse power than 2008 Rover 75. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.

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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Honda Legend 2008 Rover 75
Make Honda Rover
Model Legend 75
Year Released 1988 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 188 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 241 Nm 215 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 63 mm 89.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 209 km/hour 210 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 Weight 1300 kg 1536 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 65 L


 

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