2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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 (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Legend weights approximately 482 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2006 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Tucson | Legend |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2648 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
