1997 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 419 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa. 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, 1997 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2011 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Versa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4295 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
