1988 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 23 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1319 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Cadillac Escalade 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 2011 Cadillac Escalade. 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Honda | Cadillac |
| Model | Legend | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
