1988 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 312 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 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Venga |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
