2006 BMW 545 vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, both 2006 BMW 545 and 2006 Honda Legend were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Honda Legend. (291 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 545 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 545 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 2006 BMW 545. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 2006 Honda Legend | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 545 | Legend |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |