2008 Toyota Camry vs. 2002 Honda Legend
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Camry. (147 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Legend weights approximately 286 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry. 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, 2002 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Camry | 2002 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Camry | Legend |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
