1986 Honda Legend vs. 1994 Hyundai Marcia
To start off, 1994 Hyundai Marcia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Hyundai Marcia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Hyundai Marcia (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Honda Legend. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Marcia should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Hyundai Marcia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 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, 1994 Hyundai Marcia (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Legend. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Hyundai Marcia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Legend | 1994 Hyundai Marcia | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Legend | Marcia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
