2001 Honda Legend vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 540 kg more than 2001 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Legend. 2001 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Legend | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legend | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
