1990 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, 2007 Proton Gen 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, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen. 2007 Proton Gen 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. 2007 Proton Gen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 2007 Proton Gen | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Legend | Gen |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |