1990 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 20 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Impala. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 38 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.
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, 1990 Honda Legend (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Impala. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2010 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Legend | Impala |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
