1990 Honda Legend vs. 2000 Mazda Familia

To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 10 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 44 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (168 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 345 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Honda Legend 2000 Mazda Familia
Make Honda Mazda
Model Legend Familia
Year Released 1990 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 212 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.4:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 50 L


 

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