1990 Honda Legend vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 328 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 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, 1990 Honda Legend (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328. 1990 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Legend | 328 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
