1998 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 14 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Impala (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 112 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Impala (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2012 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Legend | Impala |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
