1987 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2009 Nissan Versa is newer by 22 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 64 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Versa. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Versa weights approximately 112 kg more than 1987 Honda Legend.
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 (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (151 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 2009 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Versa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
