1996 Honda Legend vs. 1997 Xedos 6
To start off, 1997 Xedos 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. 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 96 more horse power than 1997 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1997 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 530 kg more than 1997 Xedos 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 1997 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Xedos |
| Model | Legend | 6 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2620 mm |
