1994 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 18 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, 1994 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 28 kg more than 1994 Honda Legend.
Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Legend | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Legend | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1695 mm |
