1999 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 9 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1999 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Legend weights approximately 439 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Legend | 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legend | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
