1988 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 455 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Venza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
