1988 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 58 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor. 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, 1988 Honda Legend (228 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Honda Legend 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Honda Toyota
Model Legend Condor
Year Released 1988 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2675 cc 1812 cc
Horse Power 178 HP 0 HP
Torque 228 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1418 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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