2001 Nissan Fusion vs. 2002 Honda Legend

To start off, 2002 Honda Legend is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Fusion would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Fusion weights approximately 165 kg more than 2002 Honda Legend.

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 Nissan Fusion (372 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Legend. (297 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Legend.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Nissan Fusion 2002 Honda Legend
Make Nissan Honda
Model Fusion Legend
Year Released 2001 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2986 cc 3474 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 134 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 372 Nm 297 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1835 kg 1670 kg
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2920 mm


 

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