1990 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 375 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Legend | Etude |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 232 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |