1998 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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, 1998 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 163 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
