1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 6 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 770 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 1994 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1988 Honda Legend | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Roadmaster | Legend |
Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |