1996 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2005 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 9 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. (172 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 361 kg more than 1996 Honda Legend.
Because 2005 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2005 Jeep Wrangler (319 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2005 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Legend | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
