1996 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 17 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 162 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend. 1996 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Honda Legend | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Legend | Golf |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1508 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |