2006 Acura MDX vs. 2001 Honda Legend
To start off, 2006 Acura MDX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Legend would be higher. Both 2006 Acura MDX and 2001 Honda Legend are equipped with a 3,474 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Legend weights approximately 396 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX.
Because 2006 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2001 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | MDX | Legend |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |
