1996 Honda Legend vs. 1995 Toyota Century
To start off, 1996 Honda Legend is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Century weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Honda Legend.
Because 1995 Toyota Century 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 1995 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Legend | 1995 Toyota Century | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Legend | Century |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |