2000 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 13 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (256 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 379 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 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Legend | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
