1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 902 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Bentley Arnage 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 1999 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 1990 Honda Legend | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Arnage | Legend |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2675 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 68 L |