1997 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 15 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, 2012 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G25.
Because 2012 Infiniti G25 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Infiniti G25. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Legend | G25 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
