1988 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Audi A6 is newer by 24 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, 1988 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A6.
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, 2012 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2012 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Legend | A6 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
