1998 Honda Legend vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1998 Honda Legend is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Aristo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Aristo would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 1 kg more than 1998 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota Aristo 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 1993 Toyota Aristo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Aristo.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Legend | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Legend | Aristo |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |