1999 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2010 Toyota Yaris 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 96 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Legend weights approximately 621 kg more than 2010 Toyota Yaris. 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, 1999 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Yaris. 1999 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1689 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
