1993 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 12 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 (230 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 3 kg more than 2005 Rover 75. 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, 2005 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (279 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Legend | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Legend | 75 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
