1998 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara

To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 12 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 (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 147 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Honda Legend 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Make Honda Suzuki
Model Legend Grand Vitara
Year Released 1998 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 2393 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 1578 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4501 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1811 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1684 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2639 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 17 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 66 L