1998 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Nissan Primera

To start off, 2005 Nissan Primera 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 65 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (137 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 197 kg more than 2005 Nissan Primera. 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, 2005 Nissan Primera (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend. 1998 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Honda Legend 2005 Nissan Primera
Make Honda Nissan
Model Legend Primera
Year Released 1998 2005
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 2184 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 311 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 94 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1473 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 62 L


 

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