1997 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 12 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 3,796 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 423 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Routan. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Routan (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2009 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legend | Routan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
