1995 Acura Legend vs. 1995 Peugeot 406

To start off, both 1995 Acura Legend and 1995 Peugeot 406 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 8 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 65 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 406. 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 (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura Legend 1995 Peugeot 406
Make Acura Peugeot
Model Legend 406
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 2946 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 192 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 286 Nm 267 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1595 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2710 mm


 

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