1998 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 13 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 54 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 Honda Legend.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Legend | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
