1990 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Skoda Superb

To start off, 2005 Skoda Superb is newer by 15 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 27 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Superb. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Superb weights approximately 93 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, 1990 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Superb. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Superb.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Honda Legend 2005 Skoda Superb
Make Honda Skoda
Model Legend Superb
Year Released 1990 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2675 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 232 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 226 km/hour 216 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.1 seconds 9.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1513 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 62 L


 

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