1990 Honda Legend vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1996 Opel Vectra is newer by 6 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1996 Opel Vectra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 309 kg more than 1996 Opel Vectra. 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 (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Vectra. 1990 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1996 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 1996 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Legend | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
