1996 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend.
Because 2012 Infiniti M 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 2012 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2012 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Legend | M |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
