2001 Honda Legend vs. 2002 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2002 Honda Avancier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2002 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Legend weights approximately 44 kg more than 2002 Honda Avancier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier 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, 2001 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Legend | 2002 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
