2000 Honda Legend vs. 2008 BMW 325
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 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, 2000 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Legend | 2008 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Legend | 325 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
