1990 Honda Legend vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari 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 40 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 620 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Legend | Safari |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
