2007 GMC Acadia vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 19 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend.
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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 2007 GMC Acadia 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. 2007 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 GMC Acadia | 1988 Honda Legend | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Acadia | Legend |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2675 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |