1990 Honda Legend vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1990 Honda Legend is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 490 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. 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 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord. 1980 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Honda Legend | 1980 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Legend | Accord |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |