1990 Honda Legend vs. 2006 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 16 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 36 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 352 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.
Because 2006 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2006 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2006 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2006 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Legend | Actyon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
