1996 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 718 kg more than 1996 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Armada |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
