1991 Acura Legend vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura Legend would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP) has 72 more horse power than 1991 Acura Legend. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 760 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 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Acura Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura Legend. (220 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura Legend. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1991 Acura Legend has manual transmission. 1991 Acura Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura Legend | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2673 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
