1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 105 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.
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, 1990 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle. 1999 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Shuttle | 1990 Honda Legend | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Shuttle | Legend |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2253 cc | 2675 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |