1991 Honda Legend vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1991 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 75 kg more than 1991 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series 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, 1991 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Legend | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Legend | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1395 mm |
