1990 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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 112 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Honda Legend 2007 Volkswagen Polo
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Legend Polo
Year Released 1990 2007
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2675 cc 1197 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 232 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 76.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 86.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 226 km/hour 162 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.1 seconds 14.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1085 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 3920 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 45 L