1990 Honda Legend vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 1998 Rover 400 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, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 275 kg more than 1998 Rover 400. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 400. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 1998 Rover 400 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Legend | 400 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |