1989 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2011 Jeep Patriot is newer by 22 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 3 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 56 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Legend | 2011 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Legend | Patriot |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2674 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1697 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
