1994 BMW 854 vs. 2007 Honda Legend
To start off, 2007 Honda Legend is newer by 13 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 32 more horse power than 2007 Honda Legend. (291 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Legend weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 BMW 854.
Because 2007 Honda Legend is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 854. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Legend. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2007 Honda Legend | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 854 | Legend |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
