2003 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2009 Nissan Rogue is newer by 6 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 31 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Rogue. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Legend weights approximately 341 kg more than 2009 Nissan Rogue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Rogue 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, 2009 Nissan Rogue 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Legend | 2009 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Legend | Rogue |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |