1998 Honda Legend vs. 1999 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1999 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 1999 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2610 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |
