1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 2 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (133 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 186 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude. 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, 1990 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 1990 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Prelude | Legend |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
