1990 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Renault Koleos
To start off, 2012 Renault Koleos 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Renault Koleos. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Koleos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Koleos weights approximately 230 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.
Because 2012 Renault Koleos is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Koleos will offer significantly more control. 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 Renault Koleos (320 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm). This means 2012 Renault Koleos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend. 2012 Renault Koleos 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. 2012 Renault Koleos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2012 Renault Koleos | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Legend | Koleos |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |
