1993 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Eos 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 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 4 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 50 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. 2013 Volkswagen Eos 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 Volkswagen Eos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Legend | 2013 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legend | Eos |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
