1987 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 18 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 60 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Trajet. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 551 kg more than 1987 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, 2005 Hyundai Trajet (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 2005 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Legend | Trajet |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
