1992 Honda Legend vs. 2001 Kia Retona
To start off, 2001 Kia Retona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Legend 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 111 more horse power than 2001 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Retona weights approximately 320 kg more than 1992 Honda Legend.
Because 2001 Kia Retona 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, 2001 Kia Retona 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Legend | 2001 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Retona |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
