1996 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano 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 3,506 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Because 2006 Nissan Murano 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, 2006 Nissan Murano 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, 2006 Nissan Murano (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Murano |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
