2005 Honda Legend vs. 2005 BMW 645
To start off, both 2005 Honda Legend and 2005 BMW 645 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Honda Legend. (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 645 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 645 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 2005 BMW 645. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 BMW 645 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Legend | 2005 BMW 645 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Legend | 645 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 338 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |