2001 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Honda Legend
To start off, 2012 Honda Legend is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Legend (300 HP) has 139 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2012 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Honda Legend | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Land Cruiser | Legend |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 300 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2799 mm |