1990 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 64 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
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 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
