2003 Toyota Highlander vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2006 Honda Legend is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Honda Legend.
Because 2003 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Highlander 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, 2006 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Highlander | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Highlander | Legend |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |
