1990 Honda Legend vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 9 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 78 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 180 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.
Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 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 (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. 1990 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1999 Vauxhall Frontera has manual transmission. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 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 | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | Legend | Frontera |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2470 mm |