1997 Honda Legend vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1997 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 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, 2011 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Legend | X5 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
