1990 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 91 kg more than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Legend | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |