1995 Acura Legend vs. 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier
To start off, both 1995 Acura Legend and 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 50 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 408 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. (211 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura Legend | 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | Legend | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1187 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |