1997 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 61 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6.
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, 2010 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | 6 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
