1988 Honda Legend vs. 1969 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 NSU Ro 80 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1969 NSU Ro 80. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1969 NSU Ro 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 106 kg more than 1969 NSU Ro 80. 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, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 NSU Ro 80. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 NSU Ro 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1969 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Honda | NSU |
| Model | Legend | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
