1993 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra

To start off, 2008 Nissan Sentra is newer by 15 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 61 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 855 kg more than 1993 Honda Legend.

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, 1993 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Honda Legend 2008 Nissan Sentra
Make Honda Nissan
Model Legend Sentra
Year Released 1993 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 201 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 293 Nm 199 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1520 mm


 

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