1988 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora 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 60 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 73 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, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legend | Bora |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 200 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 | 1373 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
