1992 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 15 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1992 Honda Legend. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Legend weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier.

Because 2007 Nissan Frontier is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Legend.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Honda Legend 2007 Nissan Frontier
Make Honda Nissan
Model Legend Frontier
Year Released 1992 2007
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 201 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 293 Nm 382 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1790 mm


 

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