1995 Honda Legend vs. 2006 BMW 535
To start off, 2006 BMW 535 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,205 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1995 Honda Legend. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 535 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 535 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 2006 BMW 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2006 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Legend | 2006 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Legend | 535 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3205 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
