1990 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage 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 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 37 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 344 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
