1996 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 11 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, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 2 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2007 Hyundai Tucson 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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Legend | 2007 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Legend | Tucson |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2648 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |