1998 Honda Legend vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1998 Honda Legend and 1998 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Patrol. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 471 kg more than 1998 Honda Legend.
Because 1998 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol 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, 1998 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Patrol. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Patrol. 1998 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
