1998 Honda NSX vs. 1993 Honda Legend
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 5 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, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1993 Honda Legend. (230 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 198 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 1998 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 1998 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (279 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1993 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | NSX | Legend |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
