1997 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, 2007 Opel Antara is newer by 10 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, 2007 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 175 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 2007 Opel Antara 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, 2007 Opel Antara 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, 1997 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2007 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Legend | Antara |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
