2008 BMW 650 vs. 2005 Honda Legend
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Honda Legend. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 124 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
Because 2008 BMW 650 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 BMW 650. 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 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Legend. (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Legend. 2005 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 2005 Honda Legend | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 650 | Legend |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 360 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 5.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |