1990 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2009 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 19 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 648 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.
Because 2009 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2009 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Legend | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
