1996 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Azera 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Azera (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 44 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Azera.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Hyundai Azera (356 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2011 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Legend | Azera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
