1988 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara 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 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Antara weights approximately 425 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 Opel Antara 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, 2011 Opel Antara 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, 2011 Opel Antara (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 2011 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2011 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Legend | Antara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
