1989 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2005 Maserati MC12 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Legend would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 1989 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Legend weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Maserati MC12.
Because 2005 Maserati MC12 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 2005 Maserati MC12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 2005 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Legend | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Legend | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2674 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
