2009 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Legend weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.
Because 2009 BMW 525 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 2009 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 2000 Honda Legend | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | Legend |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 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 | 1500 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
