1989 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 20 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 2,674 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Legend weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. 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, 1989 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Legend | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Legend | Kalina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2674 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
