2005 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Honda Legend. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 116 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 2008 Maserati Coupe 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 2008 Maserati Coupe. 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, 2008 Maserati Coupe (460 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Legend. (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Legend | 2008 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Legend | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
