1990 Honda Legend vs. 1994 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1994 Toyota Starlet 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 122 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 663 kg more than 1994 Toyota Starlet. 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 (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 1994 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
