1990 Honda Legend vs. 1993 Porsche 928

To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 3 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 110 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 1993 Porsche 928 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Honda Legend 1993 Porsche 928
Make Honda Porsche
Model Legend 928
Year Released 1990 1993
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2675 cc 4662 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 175 HP 306 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 232 Nm 408 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 78.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 76 L


 

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