2005 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2005 Honda Legend and 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 433 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 2005 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legend | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
