2009 Acura TL vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 3 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 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Honda Legend. (291 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Legend weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2009 Acura TL 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, 2009 Acura TL 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, 2009 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | TL | Legend |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
