1990 Honda Legend vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 1994 Mazda 323 is newer by 4 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 265 kg more than 1994 Mazda 323. 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 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | 323 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
