2003 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2013 Nissan Maxima is newer by 10 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Maxima (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2003 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Legend weights approximately 49 kg more than 2013 Nissan Maxima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Legend | 2013 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Legend | Maxima |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1621 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4843 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1467 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |