2002 BMW 760 vs. 1996 Honda Legend
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1996 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 BMW 760 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 2002 BMW 760. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2002 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 760 | 1996 Honda Legend | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 760 | Legend |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
