2006 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Elantra 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 (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Legend weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. 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 (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. 2006 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Elantra | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Elantra | Legend |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
