1998 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 11 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, 2009 Volkswagen Golf (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2009 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legend | Golf |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
