2009 GMC Acadia vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 19 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 860 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.
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, 2009 GMC Acadia (367 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 1990 Honda Legend | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Acadia | Legend |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
