1987 Honda Legend vs. 2001 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2001 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 164 kg more than 1987 Honda Legend.
Because 2001 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 2001 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
