1988 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Honda CR-V. (184 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda CR-V weights approximately 200 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, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
