1988 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 25 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 195 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.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 2013 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Legend | Sportage |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |