1996 Honda Legend vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 15 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1013 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.
Because 2011 GMC Yukon 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 2011 GMC Yukon. 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Honda | GMC |
| Model | Legend | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
