1991 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1991 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 515 kg more than 1991 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Legend | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1808 mm |
