1999 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avalon is newer by 6 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, 2005 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 11 kg more than 1999 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, 2005 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Legend | 2005 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
