2009 Audi A6 vs. 1998 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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, 1998 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 1998 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A6 | Legend |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3129 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1540 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
