2003 Volkswagen Bora vs. 2004 Honda Legend

To start off, 2004 Honda Legend is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. (116 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Legend weights approximately 569 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2004 Honda Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. 2004 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2003 Volkswagen Bora 2004 Honda Legend
Make Volkswagen Honda
Model Bora Legend
Year Released 2003 2004
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 3474 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 116 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 303 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76.5 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.9 mm 91 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1195 kg 1764 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 68 L