1997 Honda Legend vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1997 Honda Legend is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Camry. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 390 kg more than 1987 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (206 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Camry |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
