2003 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 5 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 112 kg more than 2003 Honda Legend.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Legend | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Legend | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
