Honda Legend 1998 vs Lexus LS 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Honda Legend engine produces 76 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Honda Legend reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 12.1 | |
| Honda Legend consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Legend could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Legend) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus LS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Honda Legend and Lexus LS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 552 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Legend is 0.6 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Honda Legend can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4400 | |
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