2005 Audi A4 vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 2005 Audi A4 is newer by 15 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 370 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 (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4. 1990 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2005 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2005 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Audi A4 | 1990 Honda Legend | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A4 | Legend |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |