1987 Honda Legend vs. 2010 BMW 650
To start off, 2010 BMW 650 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1987 Honda Legend. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 650 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1987 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 650 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 2010 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Legend | 650 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2779 mm |
