1996 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2006 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 10 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
Because 2006 Infiniti Q45 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Infiniti Q45. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Legend | 2006 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | Legend | Q45 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |