1988 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 22 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 142 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, 2010 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Altima |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
