1987 Honda Legend vs. 2004 Seat Arosa

To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 17 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, 1987 Honda Legend (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 465 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. 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, 1987 Honda Legend (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa. 1987 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Arosa 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 2004 Seat Arosa
Make Honda Seat
Model Legend Arosa
Year Released 1987 2004
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2675 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 178 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 229 Nm 86 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 67.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 70.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 212 km/hour 151 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 955 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 3560 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2330 mm


 

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