2003 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2003 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 547 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 2012 Nissan Titan 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 2012 Nissan Titan. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Legend | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Legend | Titan |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 140 L |