1987 Honda Legend vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1990 Nissan Vanette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 100 kg more than 1987 Honda Legend.
Because 1990 Nissan Vanette 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 1990 Nissan Vanette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Honda Legend (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2080 mm |
