1992 Honda Legend vs. 1989 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1992 Honda Legend is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Legend weights approximately 860 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Jimny 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, 1992 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Legend | 1989 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Legend | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 537 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
