1995 Honda Legend vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,205 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Legend weights approximately 760 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life 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, 1995 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Legend | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | Life |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3205 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
