2007 Dodge Charger vs. 1999 Honda Legend
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 673 kg more than 1999 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 1999 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Charger | Legend |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3517 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
