1999 Honda Legend vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 406 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 406 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Legend weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 406.
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, 1999 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 406. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Legend | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Legend | 406 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
