2000 Lexus GS vs. 2004 Honda Legend
To start off, 2004 Honda Legend is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus GS weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Honda Legend.
Because 2000 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Lexus GS (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus GS | 2004 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Lexus | Honda |
| Model | GS | Legend |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
