1997 Honda Legend vs. 1999 Acura TL
To start off, 1999 Acura TL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 Acura TL.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 1999 Acura TL | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Legend | TL |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
