1990 Honda Legend vs. 2004 MCC Smart
To start off, 2004 MCC Smart is newer by 14 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 115 more horse power than 2004 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 690 kg more than 2004 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 MCC Smart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Smart. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2004 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Honda | MCC |
| Model | Legend | Smart |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
