1998 Honda Legend vs. 2000 Kia Clarus
To start off, 2000 Kia Clarus is newer by 2 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, 1998 Honda Legend (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Kia Clarus. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Clarus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 495 kg more than 2000 Kia Clarus. 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, 1998 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Clarus. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Clarus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2000 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Clarus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |
