1989 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 23 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1989 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Legend weights approximately 61 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Legend | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Juke |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2674 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
