1999 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1999 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Legend.
Because 2012 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Legend | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Legend | Insignia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2737 mm |
