2000 Honda Legend vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2000 Honda Legend is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Legend weights approximately 155 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Because 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Legend | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Legend | 500 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |