1993 Honda Legend vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 20 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1993 Honda Legend. (230 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 909 kg more than 1993 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Yukon is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (279 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend. 2013 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1993 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Honda Legend | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Honda | GMC |
Model | Legend | Yukon |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 2497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1927 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |