1993 Honda Legend vs. 1997 Volvo V90
To start off, 1997 Volvo V90 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1997 Volvo V90. (178 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1997 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo V90 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1993 Honda Legend.
Because 1997 Volvo V90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Volvo V90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Legend | 1997 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Legend | V90 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
