2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2004 Honda Legend
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Legend weights approximately 690 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Honda Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2004 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 2004 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Avanza | Legend |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
