1990 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-9 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 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda CX-9 (269 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-9 weights approximately 352 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, 2013 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2013 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1927 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5108 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1936 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1728 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
