2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2004 Honda Legend.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Legend. 2004 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Defender | Legend |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
