1992 Honda Legend vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1992 Honda Legend. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 660 kg more than 1992 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Legend | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legend | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
