1997 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1038 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 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Legend | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
