2008 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Honda Legend. (291 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Legend weights approximately 318 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Sequoia | Legend |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
