1996 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest 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 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 150 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.
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, 2005 Nissan Quest (314 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest 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 Quest | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Legend | Quest |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 314 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |