2003 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Legend 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 101 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 280 kg more than 2003 Honda Legend.
Because 2006 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux 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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux. 2003 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Hilux 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 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
