1997 Honda Legend vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Honda Legend is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 525 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 1997 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Legend | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Legend | Carina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |