1988 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 286 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 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Legend | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |