1995 Honda Today vs. 1998 Honda Legend
To start off, 1998 Honda Legend is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 960 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today 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, 1998 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 1998 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 1998 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Today | Legend |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
