2007 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Maxima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 291 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Legend weights approximately 303 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2007 Honda Legend is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend 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, 2009 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Legend. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Legend | 2009 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Legend | Maxima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 76 L |