1995 Acura Legend vs. 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 143 kg more than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Acura Legend (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | |
| Make | Acura | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Legend | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2600 mm |
