2002 Honda Acty vs. 1996 Honda Legend

To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 830 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. 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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty. 1996 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Acty has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Acty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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