2007 BMW 328 vs. 1996 Honda Legend
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 11 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 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 1996 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1996 Honda Legend | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 328 | Legend |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
