2011 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2006 Honda Legend. (291 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2006 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X5 | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | X5 | Legend |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
