1998 Honda Legend vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1998 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 740 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 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Legend | 740 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
