2005 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2006 Nissan Micra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Legend would be higher. 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 183 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Micra. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Nissan Micra. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Micra. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Micra. 2005 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Micra 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 | 2006 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Micra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 46 L |
