1995 Acura Legend vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 125 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
