2006 Dodge Stratus vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Stratus and 2006 Honda Legend were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Legend weights approximately 318 kg more than 2006 Dodge Stratus. 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, 2006 Honda Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (217 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Stratus | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Stratus | Legend |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
