1990 Holden Nova vs. 1990 Honda Legend

To start off, both 1990 Holden Nova and 1990 Honda Legend were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (212 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1990 Holden Nova. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 560 kg more than 1990 Holden Nova. 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, 1990 Honda Legend (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Nova. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Nova. 1990 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Nova has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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