2004 Holden Frontera vs. 2003 Honda Legend
To start off, 2004 Holden Frontera is newer by 1 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 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 202 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Frontera weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Honda Legend.
Because 2004 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Holden Frontera 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, 2003 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Frontera. 2003 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2004 Holden Frontera has manual transmission. 2004 Holden Frontera 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:
2004 Holden Frontera | 2003 Honda Legend | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Frontera | Legend |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 3473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |