1990 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 171 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Honda Legend | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Legend | Tiguan |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |