2009 Honda Legend vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, both 2009 Honda Legend and 2009 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Legend (300 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (268 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530.
Because 2009 BMW 530 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 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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.
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2009 Honda Legend | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Legend | 530 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 268 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2890 mm |