1994 BMW 854 vs. 2000 Honda Legend
To start off, 2000 Honda Legend is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2000 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2000 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 BMW 854 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 1994 BMW 854. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2000 Honda Legend | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 854 | Legend |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |
