2001 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 6 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 117 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Legend weights approximately 646 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2001 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2001 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Legend | Yaris |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2560 mm |