1988 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 150 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Legend | Forester |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2615 mm |
