1990 Honda Legend vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1990 Honda Legend is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 685 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Honda Legend (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legend | SP |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
