1990 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 331 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 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 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 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Legend | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
