1990 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avensis 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. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 44 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.
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, 2008 Toyota Avensis (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Legend | Avensis |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2231 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9.3 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 | 1464 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |