2000 Dodge Stratus vs. 1997 Honda Legend
To start off, 2000 Dodge Stratus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Stratus. (161 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 Dodge Stratus. 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, 1997 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Stratus. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Stratus | 1997 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Stratus | Legend |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 91 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 | 1435 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |
