1996 Honda Legend vs. 1996 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1996 Honda Legend and 1996 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. 1996 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1996 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1996 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Honda Legend | 1996 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Legend | Golf |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.7 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2480 mm |