1989 Honda Legend vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 456 kg more than 1989 Honda Legend.
Because 2002 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Legend | 2002 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Legend | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2674 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
