2000 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2005 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 490 kg more than 2000 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (311 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Legend. (297 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Legend | 2005 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Legend | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
