1988 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 868 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.
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 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Legend | Enclave |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
