2005 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 8 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (266 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 159 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Legend | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Legend | ALTIMA |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |