2000 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Kia Spectra5
To start off, 2008 Kia Spectra5 is newer by 8 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, 2000 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Kia Spectra5. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Spectra5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Legend weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Kia Spectra5. 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, 2000 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Spectra5. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Spectra5. 2000 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Spectra5 has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Spectra5 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 | 2008 Kia Spectra5 | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Spectra5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
