2010 Mazda 5 vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2010 Mazda 5 is newer by 4 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 5. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Legend weights approximately 92 kg more than 2010 Mazda 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 5. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 5 | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 5 | Legend |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1631 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
