1991 Acura Legend vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, both 1991 Acura Legend and 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP) has 166 more horse power than 1991 Acura Legend. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 462 kg more than 1991 Acura Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Acura 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura Legend. (220 Nm). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura Legend | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Legend | 500 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2673 cc | 4971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 326 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3150 mm |
