2000 Honda Legend vs. 2000 Vector M12
To start off, both 2000 Honda Legend and 2000 Vector M12 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2000 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Legend weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Vector M12.
Because 2000 Vector M12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Vector M12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Legend. 2000 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2000 Vector M12 has manual transmission. 2000 Vector M12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Legend | 2000 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Honda | Vector |
| Model | Legend | M12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
