1997 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 14 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 702 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Legend | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
