1994 Honda Legend vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1994 Honda Legend. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Legend weights approximately 116 kg more than 2002 Honda NSX.
Because 2002 Honda NSX 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 2002 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Legend | 2002 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | NSX |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
