2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 13 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 214 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2001 De Tomaso Guara 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 2001 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Guara | Legend |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
