1990 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Routan 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 521 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.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legend | Routan |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
