1997 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran 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, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 172 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legend | Touran |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
