1988 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 407 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Legend | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
