1987 Honda Legend vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 15 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 178 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon.
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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend. 1987 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2002 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2002 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Legend | 2002 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Legend | Leon |
Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |