2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2005 Honda Legend
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible is newer by 2 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Honda Legend. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 86 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Legend. (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2005 Honda Legend | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Convertible | Legend |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
