2009 BMW 328 vs. 2007 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Honda Legend (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328. 2007 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 2007 Honda Legend | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 328 | Legend |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |