1988 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte 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 15 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 92 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte. 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, 1988 Honda Legend (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2012 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Forte |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
