2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 21 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 655 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 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Pilot | Legend |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |
