1998 Honda Legend vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 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 52 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 245 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda Legend (297 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
