1999 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Azera is newer by 14 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, 2013 Hyundai Azera (289 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1999 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Legend weights approximately 35 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Azera.
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, 2013 Hyundai Azera (346 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Legend | 2013 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Legend | Azera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 289 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2845 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
