1992 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 21 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (277 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1992 Honda Legend. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 698 kg more than 1992 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 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 Chevrolet Traverse (361 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Legend | 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Legend | Traverse |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5173 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1846 mm |
