1995 Acura Legend vs. 1983 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Blizzard 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 133 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Blizzard.
Because 1983 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Acura Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Blizzard. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Blizzard has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Blizzard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1983 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2030 mm |
