1990 Honda Legend vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1994 Toyota Lexcen 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 60 kg more than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Toyota Lexcen 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 1994 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend. 1994 Toyota Lexcen 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. 1994 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 1994 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Legend | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |