2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1990 Honda Legend

To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 17 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT.

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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1990 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT 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.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Alfa Romeo GT 1990 Honda Legend
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model GT Legend
Year Released 2007 1990
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3178 cc 3206 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 236 HP 212 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 243 km/hour 226 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.7 seconds 8.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1410 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 5000 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 68 L


 

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