1998 Honda Legend vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 1998 Honda Legend is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 1996 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Legend | Verada |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |
