2005 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2005 Honda Legend and 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 143 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 368 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Legend | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legend | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| 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 | 291 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
