1990 Honda Legend vs. 2001 Honda City
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 11 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 81 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 480 kg more than 2001 Honda City. 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 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2001 Honda City | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | City |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
