2001 Honda Legend vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Legend would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 2001 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2001 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW M5 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 2010 BMW M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2010 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Legend. 2001 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Legend | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Legend | M5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
