2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 1997 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 409 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 1997 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Traverse | Legend |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
