1988 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2009 Nissan Rogue is newer by 21 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 171 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 1 kg more than 2009 Nissan Rogue.
Because 2009 Nissan Rogue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Rogue will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2009 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Rogue |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
