2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1996 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 939 kg more than 1996 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1996 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Escalade | Legend |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6161 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
