2005 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, both 2005 Honda Legend and 2005 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Rover 75. 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, 2005 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75. 2005 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2005 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Legend | 2005 Rover 75 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Legend | 75 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |