1990 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 22 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 260 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.
Because 2012 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Legend | XJ |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5127 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3032 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |