2005 Kia Magentis vs. 2004 Honda Legend
To start off, 2005 Kia Magentis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2005 Kia Magentis. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Legend weights approximately 286 kg more than 2005 Kia Magentis. 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, 2004 Honda Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Magentis. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Magentis. 2004 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Magentis has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Magentis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Kia Magentis | 2004 Honda Legend | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Magentis | Legend |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |