1996 Honda Legend vs. 1989 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Legend is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1989 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Civic.
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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic. 1996 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 1989 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | Civic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
