1993 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1993 Honda Legend. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 350Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Legend | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
