1996 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Legend | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
