2001 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Grandeur is newer by 5 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, 2006 Hyundai Grandeur (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Grandeur should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 70 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.
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, 2006 Hyundai Grandeur (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Legend | 2006 Hyundai Grandeur | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Legend | Grandeur |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
