1993 Honda Legend vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

To start off, both 1993 Honda Legend and 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.

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, 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Honda Legend 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
Make Honda Oldsmobile
Model Legend Eighty-Eight
Year Released 1993 1993
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 201 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 293 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 5130 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1420 mm


 

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