1998 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Saturn Aura
To start off, 2008 Saturn Aura is newer by 10 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Aura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Aura (253 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 Saturn Aura.
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, 2008 Saturn Aura (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Aura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2008 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Legend | Aura |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
