1999 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 11 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, 1999 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 646 kg more than 1999 Honda Legend.
Because 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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, 1999 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. 1999 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Legend | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
