2003 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2010 Nissan GT-R is newer by 7 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan GT-R (485 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2003 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R 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, 2010 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Legend. 2003 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan GT-R has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan GT-R 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 | 2010 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
