1998 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 15 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 48 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 109 kg more than 1998 Honda Legend.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Legend | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Legend | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |