1990 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna 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 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 360 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend. 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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
