1997 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 13 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 541 kg more than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
