1995 Acura Legend vs. 1989 Buick Century

To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Century 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) has 91 more horse power than 1989 Buick Century. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Century.

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 (286 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Century. (183 Nm). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Century. 1989 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura Legend has manual transmission. 1995 Acura Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura Legend 1989 Buick Century
Make Acura Buick
Model Legend Century
Year Released 1995 1989
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 109 HP
Torque 286 Nm 183 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4803 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1763 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1364 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2662 mm


 

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