2007 GMC Savana vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1313 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 2007 GMC Savana 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 2007 GMC Savana. 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, 2007 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Savana | Legend |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
