1995 Acura Legend vs. 1989 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,009 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1995 Acura Legend. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Legend.
Because 1989 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Legend. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1989 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | Legend | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 5009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
