1988 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Camry weights approximately 147 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Legend | Camry |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |