1998 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 7 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, 2005 Honda NSX (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
Because 2005 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | NSX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
