1990 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 892 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Legend | Touareg |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |