1998 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 85 kg more than 1998 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza 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 Venza | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Venza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1670 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
