1988 Honda Legend vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Legend | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2970 mm |
