1990 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1167 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 Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator. 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 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Legend | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 127 L |
