1990 Honda Legend vs. 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT
To start off, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT weights approximately 55 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT 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, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Legend | 3000GT |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2480 mm |
