2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 2000 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 12 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 224 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.
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, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 2000 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick LaCrosse | 1988 Honda Legend | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LaCrosse | Legend |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2770 mm |