2000 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Honda Legend
To start off, 2001 Honda Legend is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Legend weights approximately 620 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. 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, 2001 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2001 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2001 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Legend |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
