1997 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2006 Saturn Vue is newer by 9 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. Both 1997 Honda Legend and 2006 Saturn Vue are equipped with a 3,474 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Vue (250 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn Vue weights approximately 276 kg more than 1997 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Saturn Vue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue 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, 2006 Saturn Vue (329 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2006 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Legend | Vue |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
