2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Honda Legend. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 808 kg more than 2006 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Legend. (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2006 Honda Legend | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Legend |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |