1990 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 17 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (192 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 217 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
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, 2007 Opel Corsa (353 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Legend | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1980 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1203 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
