2003 Honda Legend vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2003 Honda Legend is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Legend weights approximately 244 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2003 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Honda Legend 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Honda Toyota
Model Legend Condor
Year Released 2003 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3473 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1426 kg
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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