1990 Honda Legend vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 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 46 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.
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, 2004 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Legend | 75 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |