1990 Honda Legend vs. 1998 Mitsubishi SST
To start off, 1998 Mitsubishi SST is newer by 8 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, 1998 Mitsubishi SST (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi SST should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi SST.
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, 1998 Mitsubishi SST (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi SST will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend. 1998 Mitsubishi SST 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. 1998 Mitsubishi SST will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 1998 Mitsubishi SST | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Legend | SST |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |