1996 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, 2012 Audi S5 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi S5 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1996 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 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, 2012 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Legend | S5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
