2003 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Legend.
Because 2011 Infiniti M 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 2011 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Legend | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Legend | M |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
