2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Legend would be higher. 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 156 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Legend weights approximately 484 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Legend |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
